I remember being booth neighbors with them at PAX East and Day of the Devs! Mineko's Night Market is an absolutely amazing and chill game. And the dev/publishers behind it are some of the nicest people I've met!
Wow this looks really amazing! Artstyle is stunning, and unlimited inventory is a blessing. I will however wait for patches, frequent long loading times can really annoy me.
You're my favourite channel for reviews, I trust you because you're objective, clear, cover the games I'm interested in and your voice is very soothing lol
I knew I'm gonna get this game as soon as I saw the art style and that you could pet the cats, and I'm glad that mechanically and story-wise it's great! But I hope there's a few patches to smoothen things out a bit more, so I'll wait for now. Thank you for the review!
It looks so cute! I love having a stamina bar rather than time that moves faster than me. I'm just worried about mini games as my hand eye coordination sucks. But maybe once it's patched and goes on sale, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the review!
Noiiice! It looks wonderful to just have a good time. I'm looking forward to your all patched up episode on this. I'd especially love to see faster loadingtimes.
Thanks for the review! I've been waiting for this game to release for years (and checked for updates through the delays). Looking to pick this up as soon as it's polished!
Been waiting for so long! Thank you for the review I don’t know if those little things would bother me now that you said how to sort them. Might get it anyway. Thanks again guys
Very happy to see your review! I preordered a physical copy, one for the feels and also because I knew there would be bugs and figured by next month, maybe a patch might come through. Hoping the devs really listen to some of these initial issues and work to fix or improve them. I'm super stoked about inventory not being an issue, that really bogs me down in games at times. And the mini-game aspect to things kinda reminds me of Spiritfarer, so that should be fun! Thank you again for your review and not spoiling anything! 💜
The devs care, I think! They spent so much extra time perfecting this game. They were supposed to release it years ago, but didn't want to rush it. I'm so excited for this game
Mineko's Night Market looks like such a good game, ticks so many boxes. I would normally wait for a sale but I've ordered it at full price because it looks so worth it and to support the studio that made it. At only £15 odd, well worth it anyway. I've got quite the back log, so once I've got through a few games hopefully they'd of updated this to fix those little floors. Nice work switchup, good find good review.
Well, thanks Mark. Now I want to get this one. The art style, gameplay and QoL features are really doing it for me. Sad about the glitches and performance issues tho, wondering if I should wait for a patch. Thank you for always being honest and highlighting the good and bad of each game!
Thank you so much for covering this one, Mark! I absolutely love this game, I've been looking out for it since it was first announced so many years ago and I can't believe it's finally here! The review was well done as always, and the performance issues do sound a bit troubling so I may wait before I pick it up or just get it on Steam. Also that music at the end really has that ACNH 3AM vibe haha
Thank you for this review, I really appreciate it. This sounds like a great game that I will definitely try out but from this review it sounds like I will wait for a patch. Hope we don’t have to wait too long 😊
I've been eagerly awaiting this game, though not for five years! I will still keep an eye out for it but I won't dive in until those bugs are fixed! Thanks for the great review!
This has been on my radar for so long that for a long time I assumed it wasn't ever going to be released. It may have some issues but I'm probably (I'm lying, I definitely will) pick this up sooner rather than later.
This is interesting, 3rd review I've watched for this game and highest score. It seems to have a mixed reception. One review pointed out that it was work work work, yet the lore seems to be mentioned by yourselves as a highlight. It sounds to me you've actually experienced the game laid back like it should be played unlike others who prob rushed through.
EXACTLY I’ve been playing this one slowly over a week or so and if you rushed it - it wouldn’t feel right. Plus, it’s just a chill game once you unlock the companion he can go out and do a lot of the work for you. I feel like some people didn’t get that far.. - Mark
This is a great game - up until you get the sewing craft table. There are a lot of long load times, but until I got the ability to sew it was shy of ruining the experience. The wait times after sewing was the thread that broke the camel's back. And then I had a crash at the end of day on a night market day and now I am taking a break until there is a patch.
After hundreds and hundreds of hours in stardew, animal crossing, and sakuna I've been on a pretty big burnout of these types of games but this one really does look so charming. Think I'll have to give it a go. I'll remember your advice too and be sure to sell all of my flowers before the new season. Thanks so much! .. 😉
I wanted more outfits. I'm just entering the Winter season in the game now. I like the game but some of the glitches are so annoying. Like the woodworking bench sometimes doesn't work for me. Also one that annoys me is the filter for my inventory doesn't work great. For instance, I'll have it filtered to fish, sell some fish and when i go back to the inventory i can see everything in my inventory, not just fish. It does this with all the filters for me. There's a few other bugs, but other than that i love the game after a hard day at work and i just wanna relax. It's a beautiful game. I agree with your review ❤
This is one of the more optimistic detailed as well as positive reviews about this game I've seen so far this publisher has a long reputation of releasing good titls so I'm certain that some of this stuff is not most of it will probably be patched and by the time it gets released on next-gen consoles and Xbox One and PS4 in late October of this year hopefully by then this will all be fixed 😊
This looks very impressive! I really love the art style and it seems to have way way more content than I had thought. Great to see that little tasks that would usually just be a press of a button have been converted to fun little mini games. The bugs seem a bit annoying though, so I'm hoping for a release patch. Thanks guys for another great review! 🙏
This feels like an "Animal Crossing"-like with a proper story to it, somewhere of what folks told me of "Stardew Valley". I feel a bit overwhelmed by what is described, but heck, the artstyle looks pretty. Might pick it up.
I think I'll just be playing before survivor for the time being until Mario Wonder.......or Arkham Trilogy............ Which ever strikes my fancy to play first lols. Good video guys.
Awesome informative review guys❤ Tempted to jump in but i really hate these 10-15 second load times i remember Portia😳 However the game does look stunning and damn i have waited years for this launch....Hmm what to do🤔
I really want to get the game. It's been on my wishlist for a while, but I keep telling myself to wait until the bugs get fixed to enjoy the game. They say the bugs are getting fixed, but I wonder how long it'll take? Like I said, I really want to play.😑😓
Someone could please explain why the older I get the more I get emotional on such cute and chilling games? Are my days of enjoying being a soldier or a warrior close to an end?
Think might get this, im trying find games arent too stressful and hard. After playing little kitty big city kind want find some more relaxing and cozy games.
Like you mark, I’ve had my eye on this game but since it’d totally dropped off my radar. It’s a game I’ll definitely buy since being roped in to the (previously avoided) genre by star dew valley. It also seems to have elements of that I like. Price point itgood too, I’m off to purchase ...
I wish I had a bit more in the ... kitty ? Sorry I'm not proud of that, if we can all just walk away and forget it, I think time will be a great healer
Does this game have a real time clock system like Animal Crossing or is it just an in-game clock like Stardew Valley? I'm thinking its the latter, but just wanted to be sure.
@@SwitchUpYtperfect! Thank you. I don't have the patience for those daily games anymore, I just want something relaxing I can play anytime without time constraints on progress. This sounds like it'll be perfect once the bugs are ironed out.
I’m so obsessed with it but the tools and items are so expensive, the lag irritates me a bit, I wish you can fish at your home place, I feel we should be able to walk faster instead of having to run so much, disappearing items, I wish we can jump, why can’t we name the cats or bring them home?, I hate waiting for the market, also I wish the villagers pay you cash for your services… also wish the hearts didn’t run down so quickly.
Playing this on Xbox Series X and the load times are noticeable on that. On Switch I'd imagine those 15 seconds load times quickly stack up for a frustrating time
So torn with this; I think I like the idea of farming/life/cosy sim type stuff more than actually playing them most of the time. The only ones I've really liked are Animal Crossing, Wytchwood and Spiritfarer. I tried cozy grove but kinda hated it and was a bit gutted. Based on that info is there a chance I'd like it?! I just don't know if I'll like this one! Will keep it on my radar and wait for a sale maybe.
Do you ever really “beat” one of these - put it this way it took me 20 hours to get through just spring and summer. Now I am a completionist so that’s probably more like 10 hours for the average person and then you could delay the main quests completely so that would add a ton of time… I’d say 20-30 hours for most people to also do a good chunk of side content. Mark
@@diemarihalt9490 I pointed it out in another video and Mark actually responded to me, which prompted me to believe they'd fix it. Obviously not a big deal but still
I really don't like that there is a mini game you have to do in order to collect/craft things. It's unique, sure. But timed events for chopping wood, fishing, AND crafting?? That sounds more annoying than fun imo.
I think the quality system mitigates that. For wood you get 5 pieces for timing it well, for crafting having the perfect product - it’s satisfying. Maybe they’ll introduce an auto crafting of certain things or something. Still it’s so fast I don’t mind at all. Mark
that said- I've been waiting for y'all to review this and now I'm definitely going to have to get it. it plays to my Japanese heritage, love for cozy games, and dark sense of humor. i like that.
I just watched the IGN review and was upset that they were so harsh (and that they spoiled some of it) as I've been looking forward to this game for months, but this has made me feel better!!
Love the main character. The way she moves is so cute. Shame it releases in the same week as "U suck at parking". It looses the Entire female audience. I'm not sure what I think of gender specific game releases.
Hey SwitchUp Family - Have you also been watching Mineko's Night market like me? I didn't realise it was first shown 5 years ago! That went fast. Mark
Should you stay up late playing this game, or wait until morning? Let’s find out!
@@kaidorade1317hehe :D definitely stay up late brother
I've been waiting for years for this to release. Glad the wait is over!
I remember being booth neighbors with them at PAX East and Day of the Devs! Mineko's Night Market is an absolutely amazing and chill game. And the dev/publishers behind it are some of the nicest people I've met!
Aren't you the smushi developer? Your game rocks
Yes he is haha
That’s very cool! Mark
@@JULR0W I am haha, thanks so much!
Love your game
Wow this looks really amazing! Artstyle is stunning, and unlimited inventory is a blessing. I will however wait for patches, frequent long loading times can really annoy me.
Loving the art style. I’ve been waiting for this review! I’ve learnt the hard way not to buy until I’ve seen what SwitchUp has to say!
You're my favourite channel for reviews, I trust you because you're objective, clear, cover the games I'm interested in and your voice is very soothing lol
Your reviews are always so well done.
I love how you actually give the game time to present itself by leaving gaps for music, visuals etc.
Thank you mate! Mark
The designs are so cute! I love how they ease you into things without being a never ending tutorial type of situation.
I knew I'm gonna get this game as soon as I saw the art style and that you could pet the cats, and I'm glad that mechanically and story-wise it's great! But I hope there's a few patches to smoothen things out a bit more, so I'll wait for now. Thank you for the review!
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS GAME FOR YEARS!!! AMAZING VIDEO!!
5 years! Mark
It looks so cute! I love having a stamina bar rather than time that moves faster than me. I'm just worried about mini games as my hand eye coordination sucks. But maybe once it's patched and goes on sale, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the review!
Noiiice! It looks wonderful to just have a good time. I'm looking forward to your all patched up episode on this. I'd especially love to see faster loadingtimes.
Thanks for the review! I've been waiting for this game to release for years (and checked for updates through the delays). Looking to pick this up as soon as it's polished!
I have faith that the team will optimize as time goes on - I need this physical 😊❤
Did they?
Been waiting for so long! Thank you for the review I don’t know if those little things would bother me now that you said how to sort them. Might get it anyway. Thanks again guys
Very happy to see your review!
I preordered a physical copy, one for the feels and also because I knew there would be bugs and figured by next month, maybe a patch might come through.
Hoping the devs really listen to some of these initial issues and work to fix or improve them.
I'm super stoked about inventory not being an issue, that really bogs me down in games at times.
And the mini-game aspect to things kinda reminds me of Spiritfarer, so that should be fun! Thank you again for your review and not spoiling anything! 💜
The devs care, I think! They spent so much extra time perfecting this game. They were supposed to release it years ago, but didn't want to rush it. I'm so excited for this game
Mineko's Night Market looks like such a good game, ticks so many boxes. I would normally wait for a sale but I've ordered it at full price because it looks so worth it and to support the studio that made it. At only £15 odd, well worth it anyway. I've got quite the back log, so once I've got through a few games hopefully they'd of updated this to fix those little floors. Nice work switchup, good find good review.
I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS! Thanks for the review guys, I’ll be getting this baby immediately upon release.
Oh! Thanks for reviewing this game. This is one of the few games that I have been really looking forward to for quite some time.
Well, thanks Mark. Now I want to get this one. The art style, gameplay and QoL features are really doing it for me. Sad about the glitches and performance issues tho, wondering if I should wait for a patch.
Thank you for always being honest and highlighting the good and bad of each game!
Really hoping to see this game in an "all patched up" episode soon. Until then I will be holding off on the purchase.
Thank you so much for covering this one, Mark! I absolutely love this game, I've been looking out for it since it was first announced so many years ago and I can't believe it's finally here! The review was well done as always, and the performance issues do sound a bit troubling so I may wait before I pick it up or just get it on Steam. Also that music at the end really has that ACNH 3AM vibe haha
Nice, I bet the colours pop on the Oled.
Oh for sure. - looks great! Mark
Thank you for this review, I really appreciate it. This sounds like a great game that I will definitely try out but from this review it sounds like I will wait for a patch. Hope we don’t have to wait too long 😊
Thank you for your honest review. I'm definitely buying this one and hoping some of those issues are fixed by the time I'm done playing Fae Farm.
I've been eagerly awaiting this game, though not for five years! I will still keep an eye out for it but I won't dive in until those bugs are fixed! Thanks for the great review!
This has been on my radar for so long that for a long time I assumed it wasn't ever going to be released. It may have some issues but I'm probably (I'm lying, I definitely will) pick this up sooner rather than later.
I hope the patches come quickly, looking forward to this.
It looks so cute! I kind of feel bad I didn't preorder, but I need to see your reviews first!
Might have to pick this up just because i like supporting Canadian studios
This is interesting, 3rd review I've watched for this game and highest score. It seems to have a mixed reception. One review pointed out that it was work work work, yet the lore seems to be mentioned by yourselves as a highlight. It sounds to me you've actually experienced the game laid back like it should be played unlike others who prob rushed through.
EXACTLY I’ve been playing this one slowly over a week or so and if you rushed it - it wouldn’t feel right. Plus, it’s just a chill game once you unlock the companion he can go out and do a lot of the work for you. I feel like some people didn’t get that far.. - Mark
This is a great game - up until you get the sewing craft table. There are a lot of long load times, but until I got the ability to sew it was shy of ruining the experience. The wait times after sewing was the thread that broke the camel's back. And then I had a crash at the end of day on a night market day and now I am taking a break until there is a patch.
Yeah that’s a big bug that needs squashing
Yesss!!!! Soooo excited for this 😆
I was curious about this game and it's unfortunate that the bugs are as bad as they are. Personally I'll wait for a sale or patch.
A day one patch may sort out a few of these issues
can you still grow/harvest cats? i remember seeing those in the trailer years ago.
This looks SO cute - good to know about performance though - highkey considering streaing this once it's all patched up
The art style is right up my alley. Long loading times, not so much...
The art style is great and the gameplay looks great, straight to wishlist
After hundreds and hundreds of hours in stardew, animal crossing, and sakuna I've been on a pretty big burnout of these types of games but this one really does look so charming. Think I'll have to give it a go.
I'll remember your advice too and be sure to sell all of my flowers before the new season. Thanks so much!
.. 😉
Animal Crossing vibes, Spiritfarer crafting and maybe even some farming/selling like Stardew Valley? Looks amazing.
I wanted more outfits. I'm just entering the Winter season in the game now.
I like the game but some of the glitches are so annoying. Like the woodworking bench sometimes doesn't work for me. Also one that annoys me is the filter for my inventory doesn't work great. For instance, I'll have it filtered to fish, sell some fish and when i go back to the inventory i can see everything in my inventory, not just fish. It does this with all the filters for me.
There's a few other bugs, but other than that i love the game after a hard day at work and i just wanna relax. It's a beautiful game.
I agree with your review ❤
This is one of the more optimistic detailed as well as positive reviews about this game I've seen so far this publisher has a long reputation of releasing good titls so I'm certain that some of this stuff is not most of it will probably be patched and by the time it gets released on next-gen consoles and Xbox One and PS4 in late October of this year hopefully by then this will all be fixed 😊
That looks fantastic, hopefully we will see some improvements on an all patched up. Gonna have to keep an eye out for the physical.
This looks very impressive! I really love the art style and it seems to have way way more content than I had thought. Great to see that little tasks that would usually just be a press of a button have been converted to fun little mini games. The bugs seem a bit annoying though, so I'm hoping for a release patch. Thanks guys for another great review! 🙏
This feels like an "Animal Crossing"-like with a proper story to it, somewhere of what folks told me of "Stardew Valley". I feel a bit overwhelmed by what is described, but heck, the artstyle looks pretty. Might pick it up.
There's goinf to be a physical for Mineko? That's amazing :>
Definitely adding this to my physical collection
If these bugs get fixed I’ll 100% get this game. Really looking forward to it. I’ll be keeping a close eye on it
LOVE the look of this, can’t wait to play it. Too bad about the performance issues, I’m sure they will patch it up.
I think I'll just be playing before survivor for the time being until Mario Wonder.......or Arkham Trilogy............ Which ever strikes my fancy to play first lols. Good video guys.
Awesome informative review guys❤ Tempted to jump in but i really hate these 10-15 second load times i remember Portia😳 However the game does look stunning and damn i have waited years for this launch....Hmm what to do🤔
Yeah with a patch we will be golden!
I really want to play this but all the bugs reported have kept me from it so far
Update. I bought it. Loading times aren’t too bad and haven’t had a bug yet. But I am on early days. Very lovely so far.
I really want to get the game. It's been on my wishlist for a while, but I keep telling myself to wait until the bugs get fixed to enjoy the game. They say the bugs are getting fixed, but I wonder how long it'll take? Like I said, I really want to play.😑😓
Fantastic, I hope they go out of their way to refine it.
I will play this on steam deck. I’ve been playing on it more than switch. Let’s hope the new console will be great!
I have never even heard of this. Lucky me, i suppose. Now i don't have to wait for it given all the delays people had to endure
Yes been waiting for this!
The Duke Nukem Forever of the Indie scene is finally here! I'll pick up the retail release next month.
I’m definitely interested in this game, the long load times would bug me. I’ll wait to see your all patched up video before I make up my mind.
Someone could please explain why the older I get the more I get emotional on such cute and chilling games? Are my days of enjoying being a soldier or a warrior close to an end?
Think might get this, im trying find games arent too stressful and hard. After playing little kitty big city kind want find some more relaxing and cozy games.
I was ready to buy until I heard about the load times... that would drive me crazy
Yeah keep em peeled for an All Patched Up episode - Mark
This looks soooo charming. I must have this! 😋
Uhhhh, did they fix the loading times?
Like you mark, I’ve had my eye on this game but since it’d totally dropped off my radar. It’s a game I’ll definitely buy since being roped in to the (previously avoided) genre by star dew valley. It also seems to have elements of that I like. Price point itgood too, I’m off to purchase ...
Hope you enjoy it mate. Mark
Amazing review not like “5” guys, you just got a new sub! Keep up the good work!
Cheers mate
Nice review, thanks!
can you make a updated review on easy red 2?
The switch successor with higher specs can’t come soon enough
Borderlands 3 is coming next month to switch take a look into the shop
Yeah we did a community post when it was announced - looking forward to that one! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt I'm a bit confused that the game just show 6.6 GB 😅 Anyways I hope for a good port 😭💪
I wish I had a bit more in the ... kitty ?
Sorry I'm not proud of that, if we can all just walk away and forget it, I think time will be a great healer
Oooooof GG prime dad joke right there haha - Mark
This looks brilliant even with the performance problems. I'll get the physical though by which time they may have released a patch.
Does this game have a real time clock system like Animal Crossing or is it just an in-game clock like Stardew Valley? I'm thinking its the latter, but just wanted to be sure.
In game yeah :)
@@SwitchUpYtperfect! Thank you. I don't have the patience for those daily games anymore, I just want something relaxing I can play anytime without time constraints on progress. This sounds like it'll be perfect once the bugs are ironed out.
Can’t wait to get it!!
I’m so obsessed with it but the tools and items are so expensive, the lag irritates me a bit, I wish you can fish at your home place, I feel we should be able to walk faster instead of having to run so much, disappearing items, I wish we can jump, why can’t we name the cats or bring them home?, I hate waiting for the market, also I wish the villagers pay you cash for your services… also wish the hearts didn’t run down so quickly.
This one on my wishlist.. 🎉🎉🎉
18/20 means to the wishlist it goes
Tq for this review. Gonna wait for the patched first
Hopefully they'll release an update to fix some of the bug. This looks fun. Boot up the game and just chill away
Playing this on Xbox Series X and the load times are noticeable on that. On Switch I'd imagine those 15 seconds load times quickly stack up for a frustrating time
Cute ❤❤
So torn with this; I think I like the idea of farming/life/cosy sim type stuff more than actually playing them most of the time. The only ones I've really liked are Animal Crossing, Wytchwood and Spiritfarer. I tried cozy grove but kinda hated it and was a bit gutted. Based on that info is there a chance I'd like it?! I just don't know if I'll like this one! Will keep it on my radar and wait for a sale maybe.
It's nice but the loading times drive me ABSOLUTELY CRAZY.
This game looks good. I’m debating on getting this game tho.
Not my type of game but an unlimited inventory sounds exquisite. I'm the packiest pack rat of all.
can you tell me how to get a lot of hairballs?
Yep you need to unlock the cat farm so just do the missions for your dad and then buy the tools to unlock new areas. Mark
Thanks!!
Wow, very opposite than what IGN said. Thanks for the review
I've seen some horrid loads times with the game. So I'm hopeful that it will be fixed before I pick it up.
i looking very forward to it :) maybe can you tell how long it takes to beat the game? thanks :)
Do you ever really “beat” one of these - put it this way it took me 20 hours to get through just spring and summer. Now I am a completionist so that’s probably more like 10 hours for the average person and then you could delay the main quests completely so that would add a ton of time… I’d say 20-30 hours for most people to also do a good chunk of side content. Mark
Wow this is a must buy!
Looks really promising 👍
Man for 15 quid this game is a cert for the library.
You still haven't fixed the "Story & Gamplay" spelling error 😅
tragic
@@diemarihalt9490 I pointed it out in another video and Mark actually responded to me, which prompted me to believe they'd fix it. Obviously not a big deal but still
I really don't like that there is a mini game you have to do in order to collect/craft things. It's unique, sure. But timed events for chopping wood, fishing, AND crafting?? That sounds more annoying than fun imo.
I think the quality system mitigates that. For wood you get 5 pieces for timing it well, for crafting having the perfect product - it’s satisfying. Maybe they’ll introduce an auto crafting of certain things or something. Still it’s so fast I don’t mind at all. Mark
@SwitchUpYt I trust your judgment and appreciate your attention to detail. Thanks for the added insight!
PSST it's me-nay-ko (or i guess me-nekko is also okay lol)
that said- I've been waiting for y'all to review this and now I'm definitely going to have to get it. it plays to my Japanese heritage, love for cozy games, and dark sense of humor. i like that.
Ha yeah it’s cool! Mark
Thanks I love the art style & story but will wait until its patched up
looks cute😊
Well there's always a type of game for everyone.
I just watched the IGN review and was upset that they were so harsh (and that they spoiled some of it) as I've been looking forward to this game for months, but this has made me feel better!!
👍 🐈
The game defo looks worth the price of a coup[le of coffees
Love the main character.
The way she moves is so cute.
Shame it releases in the same week as "U suck at parking".
It looses the Entire female audience.
I'm not sure what I think of gender specific game releases.